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Chapter 502: Lanchi's Seriousness Scares Hiberlian
Chapter 502: Lanchi's Seriousness Scares Hiberlian
In the Heart Pulse Square of South Van Tina, the gentle murmur of the canal's flowing water was accompanied by a gentle afternoon breeze.
"Oh no! It's a miracle!"
Lanchi, walking alongside the river, clasped his head in his hands, his voice rising in pitch.
"You..."
Talia's blood pressure soared, and she clenched her fists.
Although she couldn't understand the mysterious language Lanchi had suddenly spoken, she could guess his thoughts from his tone!
This summer, Lanchi gradually sensed a familiar chill.
"I'm sorry, you really are Tata."
Lanchi immediately backed down and bowed respectfully to Talia.
Talia maintained a cold expression, unwilling to acknowledge Lanchi.
That guy is still damnable; I shouldn't have been nice to him.
"..."
Hiberlian, looking from side to side at the now-silent pair, felt something was amiss.
It was normal for Lanchi and Tata to bicker like this. Back at Tata's home, Hiberlian would always struggle to keep a straight face whenever she heard their playful exchanges.
But now, it seemed to her that there was a hint of ambiguity in their interactions, even though Lanchi's life might still be in danger at any moment, as flirting with a member of the demon tribe was indeed a matter of life and death.
And being caught in the middle of them made the situation even more awkward for her...
"Lanchi, you're standing too close to the river. You can move a little closer to me."
Hiberlian watched Lanchi's footsteps warily and reminded him.
"It's fine. The stone railing of the South Van Tina moat may be aged, but it's still sturdy. There's no way I'll fall in."
Lanchi confidently patted the sharply contoured stone pillar next to him.
"Then..."
Hiberlian was about to say something more but thought better of it.
Even if Lanchi fell, she would catch him without hesitation.
"Where should we go next?"
Hiberlian asked again.
She felt that both Tata and Lanchi were very familiar with the surrounding area, and every time she came, she noticed significant changes, so much so that she couldn't even remember the roads she had seen in her childhood.
Ever since she left the Wilford household, she had been following Lanchi.
"It depends on what you two want to do. We're now near the Heart Pulse Square, close to the city center, so it's convenient to go anywhere."
Lanchi looked around at the distant surroundings, not having a definite plan himself.
They had just returned to the royal capital of Yikelite yesterday morning, and now, here they were in the South Van Tina territory. He never expected that by the afternoon, the three of them would be out enjoying a leisurely stroll.
In recent years, the city-state had also built a lightweight magic-powered rail transit system, making it much more convenient than the vast and sparsely populated Protoss Empire.
"If we head northwest, there's a large residential area. After traveling for over ten kilometers, you'll eventually reach the inner city wall of the South Van Tina main city, which has a century-old history. Beyond that, there's the South Van Tina main city station, and further out lie numerous estates, endless grasslands, and cliffs filled with blooming flowers."
Lanchi gazed in the direction from which they had come, slowly introducing the area, a place that Tata was undoubtedly very familiar with.
"If we go south, we'll be heading towards the Noxus Mountains and the Krei Empire. A 30-kilometer drive will bring us to the outer reaches of the Hutton South Border National Park, and along the way, we'll pass by many landmark attractions. To the east lies the famous Bibo Coast of the South Van Tina territory. There are also routes to the Northern Continent from here, and if you don't mind a long sea voyage, you can take a cruise and enjoy a slower journey."
To the east lay the city's port area, boasting multiple docks and shipyards, serving as the hub for South Van Tina's foreign trade.
"Bibo Coast..."
Hiberlian looked at Tata, murmuring.
She had occasionally heard Tata mention the South Van Tina territory, but never about the Bibo Coast.
"I only move around in the northwest and central districts."
Talia shook her head.
Although she had stayed in the South Van Tina territory for over two months, she spent every day protecting Lanchi. Wherever he went, she followed, leaving her with no time for sightseeing.
But now that she thought about it, who was that assassin who had wanted to kill Lanchi in the first place?
"..."
Seeing Talia's confused frown, Lanchi couldn't help but twitch his lips.
He could probably guess what Talia was puzzling over whenever she thought about the northwestern district of South Van Tina.
It was good to exercise her brain. The more she thought, the hungrier she got, and just watching her eat would be amusing.
"It looks like we can have a good time in South Van Tina these next few days. Shall we head to the Bibo Coast today?"
Hiberlian quickly interrupted Lanchi's increasingly dangerous train of thought, addressing both him and Tata.
The awkward atmosphere between the three of them had dissipated, and she now felt even more inclined to stay by Lanchi and Tata's side, certain that the coming days would be wonderful.
The only thing that bothered her a little was the prospect of meeting Lanchi's father and the servants in his household, which might remind her of the embarrassing scene that morning when she was surrounded by onlookers.
But all that would pass with time.
Hiberlian believed so.
"While the weather today is perfect for a visit, it's already afternoon, so we might not make it in time."
Lanchi felt a bit reluctant to disappoint Hiberlian, as he noticed her keen interest in the coastal areas among all the directions.
Aside from the commercial port, the distinctive attraction of the Bibo Coast was located in the eastern region of South Van Tina. The eastern plains of the district had once been a volcanic area, but over the centuries, the landscape had transformed. Now, it sprawled vast and open, leaving behind a few conspicuous volcanic cones, crater lakes, and lakes formed by lava blocking waterways, scattered across the plains.
The southern stretch of the Bibo Coast meandered towards the entrance of the Noxus Mountains. The southwest wind blowing in from the southern ocean, laden with moisture, was blocked by the mountain range, causing orographic precipitation and resulting in a relatively cool and humid climate. This fostered the growth of lush, towering forests and the farms cultivated by the residents.
Carved out between the cliffs, the Bibo Coast stretched along the eastern coastline of South Van Tina, offering visitors from the Kingdom of Hutton breathtaking ocean vistas and countless beach activities. Along the route were scattered coastal towns, and the entire coastline spanned nearly 300 kilometers, presenting one astonishing sight after another. There was no other road in either the Northern or Southern Continent that could rival its splendor.
"But precisely because it's so long, a trip along the cliff roads of the Bibo Coast is like an endless journey of surprises. There's a breathtaking view almost every kilometer—towering cliffs standing straight and majestic over the sea, with not a single rock pillar the same even over a height of several dozen meters. The setting sun, the dancing birds—if we go now, we might not have enough time to take it all in."
Lanchi smiled helplessly as he explained to Hiberlian, "Let me plan ahead. We can set out for the Bibo Coast tomorrow morning."
Most tourists from the Kingdom of Hutton who came to visit the Bibo Coast in South Van Tina would opt to join a guided tour group. If the three of them were to go on their own, Lanchi would need to plan and arrange the trip to ensure that the other two would have a good time.
"I hope the weather will be nice tomorrow."
Hiberlian happily swung Talia's hand, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she spoke expectantly.
For today, they could just stroll casually around the nearby city area to unwind.
"Rest assured, as long as there isn't something like the Resurrection Church planning to launch a full-scale attack on South Van Tina tonight, nothing will hinder our trip tomorrow."
Seeing the rare relaxed smile on Hiberlian's face, Lanchi felt a surge of motivation within him. He paused for a moment, then continued resolutely, "No, even if we encounter unforeseen circumstances tomorrow, I will handle it. Get some rest tonight, and tomorrow, we will go to the Bibo Coast."
His gaze seemed to say that he would stop even the gods if they tried to prevent their journey tomorrow.
"Er, Lanchi, if we really do encounter an emergency, there's no need to take it too seriously. We can always go the day after tomorrow if needed..."
Hiberlian didn't know why, but seeing the seriousness building in Lanchi, she felt a tinge of fear.
Unlike normal people who would just talk big, Lanchi would truly take action when faced with a problem.
(End of Chapter)
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